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Delivering Operational Excellence

We build 100% custom ops software for industrial organisations

What do we do?

We admire companies that form the backbone of society. Every single company is a masterpiece of grit, passion and ingenuity with unique methods painstakingly forged over years of hard work.

We have zero intention to change the way you do things. We provide 100% custom software to solve process-specific problems in your existing methods that will unlock new levels of operational excellence.

Recent Projects

What kinds of problems do we solve?

Job tracking

Difficulty tracking jobs due to unique processes and requirements, causing unnecessary delays and missed deadlines.

Inventory tracking

Difficulty tracking inventory due to unique properties that affect quality & life-span, leading to over or under-stocking.

Production planning

Difficulty planning production due to unique scope, urgency and job characteristics, leading to bottlenecks and delays.

Equipment monitoring

Difficulty monitoring equipment and maintenance due to different effects of special use cases, leading to unexpected downtime.

Execution & quality

Difficulty hitting output & quality targets because of specific hard to capture lead indicators, causing unnecessary rework.

Client communication

Difficulty keeping clients updated on unique job & project milestones due to time-pressure for other urgent priorities, leading to frustrated clients.

Project management

Difficulty managing projects due to unique process-specific requirements and multiple critical inputs, leading to confusion.

Resource scheduling

Difficulty scheduling key resources due to hard to capture upstream events, leading to scheduling conflicts.

Testimonials

"Top notch app development!"

Eliot Jessep
Founder at Game Kings

"E kaha ana taku whaikupu kia mahi ki tō Rikus taha me tō hinonga te whai ake nei."

Aroha Turner
Founder at Ōkupu

"Rikus is trustworthy, dependable, and innovative. Thanks for all your help Rikus"

Thomas Nabbs
Founder/Director at The Waterboy

"Zelta are a huge asset for us. Timely, well-crafted apps and dev with good comms."

Dan Webster
Founder & Director at Ingot

Why choose us?

AI has made custom software affordable

Custom systems used to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now, with the help of AI, we can build custom systems in a fraction of the time and cost.

Get exactly what you need

We'll build you exactly what you want and make sure it works exactly the way you want. No confusing setups, no annoying workarounds, no going around in circles with non-technical salespeople to try get a problem solved.

World class skills

We’ve built apps used by hundreds of thousands of people and keep close ties to Silicon Valley. We use the same tools as the world’s top tech companies.

End to end service

We’ll guide you from the planning stage, all the way through to design, delivery, testing, and ongoing improvement. When you need help or support you'll talk directly with the person who wrote the code.

How we work

1. Introduction call

We'll ask all sorts of questions to get an idea of your business and uncover any potential areas where we can help. If we see an opportunity, we'll ask you to explain the important parts of that process and the specific challenges and needs you have.

2. Scope planning meeting

If we both see an opportunity to work together, we'll drop by in person to talk more about the project and talk to any key stakeholders to get a better understanding of the scope and requirements.

3. Formal proposal

We'll send you a detailed proposal with scope, cost and timeline breakdowns. This will cover the goals, requirements, user experience, user interfaces and technical specs. If you're happy to proceed, we'll sign a contract and get started.

4. Active software development

We’ll build out your software system to be “feature complete” and allow continuous testing as early as possible - this allows us to get feedback and adapt quickly.

5. Acceptance testing

We’ll go live and test the system with real data and real users. We’ll fix any bugs and make any changes you need. We’ll also provide training and support to make sure everyone is comfortable with the new system.

6. Long-term stable support

Once everything is running smoothly, we’ll continue to sort out the hosting, maintenance, performance monitoring, fix any bugs and provide technical support.

Who are we?

Zeltta was started in 2020 in Hamilton, New Zealand by Rikus Wiehahn. The initial focus was on digital product development but over time we have come to admire and enjoy working with the companies that form the bedrock of society. Rikus still does the majority of the work but he brings in external contractors when some extra hands are needed.

We've proudly served these amazing clients

Frequently asked questions

How much will my project cost?

It depends on scope. Our average project costs around $10,000 to build and $500 per month to support. However the variation around this is huge. We've built projects for as little as $2,000 and as much as $150,000. We've also supported projects for as little as $100 per month and as much as $10,000 per month. We'll make sure you know exactly what to expect in our initial chat.

How long will my project take?

It depends on scope. Our average project takes just under a month to build. However the variation around this is huge. We've built projects in as little as a week and as long as 6 months. We'll make sure you know exactly what to expect in our initial chat.

What is your hourly rate?

We use an hourly rate of $150/hour when estimating projects. However, we charge a fixed cost for a project to ensure no surprises for you. For ad hoc work we charge $150/hour. For ongoing support and maintenance we charge a monthly subscription based on the size of your project.

What is your minimum project size?

We don't have a minimum project size. We love working with startups and small businesses - if it's a small project we can give you a discount on hosting and support.

What if I don’t like the product plan, or designs etc?

You are allowed unlimited revisions, we'll work with you to make sure you're happy with everything before we start development.

Do I have to pay a deposit up front before work starts?

Yes, upon signing the contract we'll send you an initial deposit invoice of 30% of the total project cost. The remaining 70% will be invoiced at the end of the project.

Do you do refunds?

In specific circumstances we will offer a refund.

Who does the work?

Believe it or not, Rikus does almost all the work himself, in rare cases he'll let you know that he's bringing in a specialist to help out.

What level of involvement does my company need to have?

It doesn't have to be time-intensive. In our experience, the more specific you are about the problem you're trying to solve, the better the solution will be. We'll put a lot of effort into understanding your business and your customers.

What technologies and programming languages will you use?

We mostly use Next.js, React, React Native, Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, Prisma and PostgreSQL.

What are the risks? How can we ensure it meets our needs?

The biggest risk with custom software is building something that nobody needs. We try to mitigate this risk by seeking early and constant user feedback and re-prioritising our roadmap to ensure we're always focused on the most important things.